bring
verb (used with object)
to carry, convey, conduct, or cause (someone or something) to come with, to, or toward the speaker.
has been bringing
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present perfect progressiveof bring (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"The same quality he has been bringing to his adult life."
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Sound advice for a struggling new parent: Slate’s advice columnists have heard it all over the years, so our parenting advice column has been bringing back some classics from the archives.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
In his acceptance speech, Jordan paid tribute to his mother Donna, who he has been bringing to events as his guest throughout awards season, for supporting his acting career from a young age.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
The Telluride Mushroom Festival has been bringing fungiphiles to Colorado since 1981.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
That’s why Mr. Washburn has been bringing him to the secret meetings at our house.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
